For a unique ride, check out Sman Cruisers. The bikes are retro in style and built primary from wood.

Great for city rides, much of what Sman Cruisers has to offer comes with a natural wood look. Arnolt Van Der Sman, the designer behind these natural beauties, uses ash and beach wood as his choice of building materials. The wood is topped with twelve layers of lacquer.

Stylish yet vintage in appeal, the Sman Cruisers are a great choice for cruisers looking for something different.

One of the best hybrid bikes on the market today is the new Medeo Excellent released by Gazelle Bicycles for 2012. With some minor changes, this all-round bike is designed to be a highly competent and convenient machine for urban riding.

Highlights of the Medeo Excellent include higher specced brakes, a slicker and lighter gear system, aFür Immer Schluss Mit Vorzeitiger Ejak-ulation!nd a suspended saddle. With a geometry that guarantees a stable ride, this city bike is fully equipped with specs that offer maximum comfort and reliable performance.

There’s always another reason to buy a good pair of cycling gloves. And when coming across the Early Winter Night Biking Gloves, it doesn’t take much to be totally sold.

As illustrated, the wool gloves feature an LED arrow on each upper palm to increase visibility in low-light when signaling. Warm and stylish, the gloves are also built touch-phone friendly with conductive fingertip areas.

The gloves are currently available in limited quantities, but there’s a push for boosting production as its design has been highly praised.

One of the trusted names when it comes to hybrid bikes is Whyte Bikes, and for 2012, this popular brand has released a new commuter road bike called Stirling. Combining the comfort of an urban bike and the strength of an off-road bike, this is the ultimate all-around machine.

For high speed stability, the Stirling features a relaxed head angle as well as a long wheelbase. For agile, slow-speed, maneuverability, this bike has a shorter stem. Other amazing features include its SRAM drivetrain, Maxxis Detonator tires, and Avid Elixir hydraulic disc brakes .

With its topnotch mountain bike-based geometry, the 2012 Whyte Stirling Commuter Road Bike is one of the toughest machines for urban riding. Its toughness is perfectly matched with a responsive and comfortable feel, making it a great companion for commuters.
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Dawes Cycles has launched a new affordable machine for commuters in 2012. Named Diamond, this compact 20in folding bike is a handy companion for those who commute on a daily basis. While its weight has been made as low as possible, its reliable strength is still maintained.

Storing the Diamond in the office or on a train is hassle-free as its red folding frame is designed to collapse very easily. Its Shimano three-speed Nexus gearing system guarantees a smooth urban ride while its Hi-tensile steel unicrown fork makes it even stronger.

For commuters who are looking for a simple but stylish bike, the 2012 Dawes Diamond 20in Folding Bike is a great pick. In order to make sure that it maintains its right position when riding, this folding bike is built with a three-point locking mechanism.